Pierce

Biographical Sketch of Parker H. Pierce

Parker H. Pierce, born on December 11, 1794, in Little Compton, Rhode Island, moved to Boston in 1812 and married Hannah Withington in 1818. He worked as a merchant until 1838, when he relocated to Springwater, purchasing the Zaddock Grover farm. Pierce lived there until his death on June 23, 1875. His wife passed away on March 31, 1878. They had several children, including Parker H. Pierce, Jr., and Hannah Elizabeth, among others, who settled in various locations.

Biographical Sketch of William Henry Pierce

William Henry Pierce was born on December 27, 1826, in Boston, Massachusetts. He moved to Springwater with his family in 1838 and worked on the family farm until 1845, when he pursued a mercantile career in Boston and St. Louis. In January 1869, he relocated to Syracuse to work in wholesale hardware with his brother-in-law, Robert McCarthy. Due to health issues, he left the business and returned to Springwater, where he also engaged in business with his brother, George A. Pierce.

Biography of Franklin J. Pierce

Franklin J. Pierce, born August 5, 1848, in Chester, Vermont, was a prominent businessman in Claremont during the 1880s. Starting his career as a clerk in Windsor, he later became a clothier, a shoe dealer, and briefly a druggist in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Sadly, he returned home ill and passed away on February 13, 1886. He was married to Martha E. Wheeler, with whom he had five children, four of whom died in infancy. His legacy endures through his surviving son, George R. W. Pierce.

Biography of Joseph Warren Pierce

Joseph Warren Pierce, born on August 18, 1837, in Winchester, New Hampshire, was a notable figure in South Cornish. A descendant of Revolutionary War heroes, he pursued a diverse career including dentistry and military service as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Post-war, he managed a mercantile business and later became a farmer in Cornish. Married to Mary Emmeline Fairbanks, he had one daughter, Verlina, and remained active in local affairs, though he shunned public office.

Pierce, Nathan – Obituary

Nathan Pierce passed away on the 26th of July in San Francisco due to heart disease. He had traveled there two weeks prior for health reasons, accompanied by his son Henry. His remains will be transported back to Milton for a funeral likely scheduled for Sunday. Pierce was a notable political figure in Oregon, having served as a presidential elector in 1892 for the People’s Party and made a strong gubernatorial run in 1894, garnering significant support.